General Manager

General ManagerMission Viejo, California, United StatesJoin the Team at Stress-Free Auto Care: Where Your Skills and Passion Drive Success!Stress Free Auto Care is redefining the auto repair experience by delivering exceptional service with honesty, transparency, and convenience. Our mission is simple: make auto care a stress-free, trustworthy experience for everyone. Join us on this exciting journey and play a pivotal role in reshaping the automotive service industry!Build the team. Drive the results. Own the outcome.At Stress Free Auto Care, our General Managers operate like business owners. You will lead the daily operation of a high-volume service business with direct accountability for profitability, team performance, operational execution, and customer experience.Over the past six years, Stress Free Auto Care has grown to 30 locations, becoming one of the fastest-scaling automotive service companies in the country. We are now entering our next phase of growth with plans to expand to 300 locations over the next four years. As we scale, high-performing General Managers will have significant opportunities to grow into multi-unit and senior leadership roles.This role is designed for strong operators and business leaders who enjoy analyzing performance, improving operations, and developing high-performing teams. You will have ownership of the location's results from revenue growth and margin performance to team productivity and customer satisfaction.Prior automotive experience is not required. We provide a two-week intensive training program that equips leaders from retail, hospitality, service and other operational industries with everything they need to succeed.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn the financial performance of the business, managing daily and monthly P&L results while making operational decisions that improve revenue, margins and overall profitability.Drive revenue growth and gross profit performance by identifying new business opportunities, improving team sales execution, and managing pricing, productivity, and cost controls.Lead and develop a high-performing team, including hiring, training, coaching, performance, management, and creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.Optimize operational efficiency, using both real-time observation and performance data to ensure smooth workflows, strong productivity, and consistent execution.Deliver exceptional customer experiences by maintaining high service standards, resolving customer concerns, and implementing improvements that increase retention and loyalty.Leverage technology and operational systems to manage performance, monitor key metrics, and make data driven decisions that improve the business.What We're Looking ForProven operational leadership experience managing a business unit, location, or department with accountability for performance outcomes.Strong financial and business acumen, with the ability to analyze performance metrics, interpret P&L data, and make operational decisions that improve profitability.Experience leading revenue-driven teams, with a track record of improving sales performance, productivity, and margin management.Demonstrated success developing teams, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and building a culture of accountability and results.Operational instincts and problem-solving ability, with the capacity to quickly assess a business, identify opportunities for improvement, and execute solutions.Comfort working in fast-paced environments where leaders are expected to take ownership and drive measurable outcomes.Ability to quickly learn and utilize new technology platforms to manage operations and performance.Physical RequirementsLift up to 50 lbs as needed.Work with tools overhead and in tight spaces.Stand and walk for the majority of the workday in a high-volume environment.Have the dexterity to use hand tools efficiently and drive manual transmission vehicles.What We OfferCompensation: $100,000 - $110,000 Base Salary + $20,000 - $30,000 Annual Bonus (Paid Monthly) + up to 6% Gross Profit ShareMedical, Dental & Vision insurance coverage begins the first of the month following your start datePaid Time Off, Paid Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% matchingTwo week leadership and operations training program designed to set you up for success in the roleThe opportunity to join a rapidly scaling company, with clear pathways into multi-unit and senior leadership roles as we grow from 30 to 300 locations.Ready to Elevate Your Career? If you're interested in joining a supportive team that values your skills and dedication, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to help us redefine automotive care.